Browse links
US residents can opt out of "sales" of personal data.
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.
Velvet scrunchies, head wraps, leave-in conditioner, and more products to help you do your hair with ease.
Promising review: "I finally understand why this gel is very popular. Most edge control gels do not hold down my edges, but when I used this gel, even before putting a scarf on, my edges were down. My edges laid down so well that sometimes I didn't even bother with the scarf. At the end of the day, my edges are not the way they looked in the morning, but they aren't looking wild like they do without the gel. I originally bought this gel for my wash and go styles, but have yet to come around to it. This gel does not leave white flakes or make my hair hard when I use. My friend with 4c hair even used a little bit for her edges and it worked better than the $20 jar of something else that she bought" —cheeech
Get it from Amazon for $4.39.
I was gifted this magnificent straightener and, boy, do I consider myself lucky. This is a gadget I typically wouldn't have splurged on, but after getting to try it out first hand I'd like to eat the words I just typed. This thing is AWESOME. It has its own stand so you don't have to worry about placing it down on an inappropriate surface (ahem, your bedroom carpet) while sectioning off the next part of your hair. It also heats up faster than it takes to watch a TikTok video — legit like SECONDS. It's very lightweight and straightens my hair in half the time it usually takes and can be used without a cord! It really is an incredible gadget that is worth every penny.
Promising review: "I am 38 years old and I've finally found the one! By the one I mean the ONLY hair straightener in the world that delivers salon quality results at home. For the first time in my life, I can stop going to the salon once a week to get my hair done, and actually make it look amazing by myself. Hats off to the whole Dyson team for inventing this hair tool, I'm a guaranteed lifer. This is also the first time in my life any product has impressed me so much that I took the time to do a review, I'm just so excited to finally be able to my hair at home and have it look absolutely professional. Thank you Dyson!" —MaggieMo82
Get it from Ulta for $499.99.
I have one of these beauties in light pink and couldn't be happier with it! It's super cool that it's eco-friendly and really does make my hair feel healthier since I'm never tugging through tangles and knots.
Promising review: "I love that this brush is made with sustainable materials and biodegradable in five years. It brushes my hair without pulling my hair out and massages my scalp. I highly recommend you get one for yourself!" —Christina
Get it from Amazon for $7.39+ (available in 12 styles).
Promising review: "This brush works wonders on my 4c hair. I also bought it to use on my biracial granddaughter's hair that is extremely thick, course, and extremely curly. It is very difficult to work through her hair. You cannot just comb straight through it, so this brush has been a huge help. She can tolerate it and so can I. I'm very happy that I found it. I love the way you can brush both vertically and horizontally. It is solid." —MsLynne
Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in five styles).
Promising review: "The scrunchies are very soft, very strong and stretchy, and surprisingly smell pretty good. They can make an outfit more interesting even by just wearing them on your wrist. 11/10 would recommend." —Torence H.
Get a set of 10 from Amazon for $7.99.
Promising review: "I love this little brush! I only just learned such a thing existed and had been using a teasing comb. This does much better with creating volume at the top of my head (I have very fine hair) without tearing my hear and frizzing it. With fine hair, it's especially important to have these gentle bristles. I highly recommend this brush for anybody wishing to create volume or height in their hair. And a very good price too!" —M. Montour
Get it from Amazon for $9.97 (available in five colors).
Promising review: "I’m obsessed with these! I have thick curly hair so rubber bands and the ribbon elastics always dent my hair. Even when I straighten my hair, those type of hair ties also dent my hair. With these coils, my hair is secure whether it’s straight or curly. When I remove it, my hair is easily fixed back into place. These do stretch out after you use it for a while, but it is easily fixed. If you blow dry them, the heat will cause it to shrink back to its original size and it is as good as new!" —Stephanie S.
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $5.99 (available in 10 styles).
The head wraps from this Black-owned small business are 100% cotton, sturdy, and lightweight so you can wrap with ease.
Get them from Cee Cee's Closet for $15+ (available in three styles and TONS of prints).
Fibs and Fables is a Black woman-owned small business based in Washington, DC. They sell FABULOUS hair accessories — TBH it was really hard to choose just one because look how amazing these '80s scrunchies are and this braided headband inspired by The Little Mermaid ! Anyways, each item is inspired by an iconic woman. Fun and fabulous.
Get them from Fibs and Fable for $27.
The real MVP of a bad hair day? Batiste dry shampoo. If you're running late and your day-old hair seems somewhat salvageable, don't fight it. Spray some of this miracle product to refresh your hair and get going!
Promising review: "I absolutely love this product! I have dark hair and all other dry shampoos leave me looking like a grandma. This one actually controls my super-greasy hair. I usually have a lot of trouble with the bangs, but this one works perfectly." —Hannah
Get it from Amazon for $9.38.
One of my coworkers purchased this four-pack and was kind enough to share with the rest of us! I love how easy this headband makes it to make a fashion statement without taking up too much time in the morning — and I was able to wear it all day without getting a headache!
Promising review: "I live in headbands as a stay-at-home mom with two small kiddos. They make your messy bun actually look like you're decent-looking and like you got yourself together 😂 definitely a great pack for cheap. They are made very well, great quality!" —Misty Flota
Get a set of four from Amazon for $10.99.
Promising review: "I've always had thick hair and a lot of volume, but since I moved to Miami my hair keeps going down, thanks to the weather and humidity. I decided to try this product, and really, this is amazing. The bottle is small, but you only need a little bit to add volume to your hair, I even put too much (and still it was so small that I thought it wouldn’t be enough) that I had to wash my hair to take it off because my hair was TOO thick and too voluminous !! I’m amazed." —Camille De Armas
These hair extensions are heat-resistant up to 300-ish degrees, so you can blow dry, straighten, and curl them with the rest of your hair.
Promising review: "I can't believe all the money I spent on natural hair extensions until I got these. OMG I'm so amazed by how natural they look. They are super voluminous and soft. I bought two since my hair is really short and I like to use a huge amount of hair, but even with one you can rock lots of hairstyles. Thank you so much for this product! In the picture I'm wearing only one and you can tell how good they are." —JE
Get them from Amazon for $9.99 (available in five lengths and 49 styles).
Promising review: "I got this ponytail for a quick style after I would take my weave or braids out. This was perfect. It's a curly soft puff and matched perfectly to my hair. It has a drawstring and holds tight." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two sizes and six colors).
This hair gel is also free from artificial oils, colors, fragrances, parabens, silicones, and sulfates. Curls is a woman-owned business founded by Mahisha Dellinger. They're known for their natural hair products, including curl treatments, soothing masks, and leave-in conditioners, that are loved by many celebrities worldwide, including Alicia Keys, Halle Berry, and Nia Long.
Promising review: "The best product I have *ever* used on my fine, curly hair! It defines all the curls without weighing them down and smells amazing. It also lasts for a few days, which is always a plus for curly hair." —Monica
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
So many of my friends have bought this brush and it was all my mom requested for Mother's Day a few years ago. It's becoming a must-have for anyone who loves a blowout but doesn't have the patience to go get one or lacks the skills to get it done nicely themselves — seriously it has over 241,552 5-star reviews on Amazon! I, OBVIOUSLY, had to get one for myself and have been using it on days I want to quickly dry my hair. It really is fantastic.
Promising review: "For background: I do not have hairstyling experience, neither have I blown dried my hair, and my hair looks like I went to the hair salon. Like many people I read the comments before buying, however after trying it, the comments honestly don’t give this product enough justice. I have curly hair and I’ve seen professional mess up when blow-drying my hair, but with this product I was shocked! I wish I took a before picture but I added one with my curly hair for comparison." —Elizabet
Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in six colors).
Bread Beauty Supply is a Black woman-owned business that was founded by Maeva Heim in 2020. All of their products are made to work with curls, braids, or however you want to wear your natural hair. It's particularly great for anyone with 3a-4c hair — and the packaging is all amazing.
Get it from Bread for $24.
Grace Eleyae is a Black woman-owned brand that came to life after the founder experienced excessive breakage due to not having protection for her hair after an eight-hour road trip.
Promising review: "Well pleased with this purchase. Well made, durable quality. I use it when working out and it doesn't leave my hair dry and frizzy, lake other hats without the satin lining. It stays in place and doesn't slip off my head while working out either." —Akilah B.
Get it from Grace Eleyae for $31.95.
Nuele is a Black-owned, woman-run hair care company known for their ethical supply chain. They aim to make the beauty industry more eco-friendly and source ingredients from female farmers.
Promising review: "For years, I have searched for a hair product that can moisturize my hair while leaving it soft and silky. I stumbled upon Nuele hair serum and I cannot believe my luck. I use very little and I can feel the difference. Not only is this hair serum moisturizing my hair, it leaves my hair feeling soft and silky. I am relieved to have finally found the perfect hair product for my hair." —Nuele Customer
Get it from Nuele for $34.
Suitable for hair dryers with nozzle diameters of 1.7–2.6 inches. Reviewers with 3c and 4c hair also love this product!
Promising review: "I've been following the curly girl method for about a month and I'm finally getting a diffuser to help speed up the drying process without damaging my curl pattern. I have 2a/2b wavy hair and this diffuser worked wonderfully for me. I assumed the diffuser would add at least a little frizz, but I was pleasantly surprised at how smooth the final look came out. This diffuser fit on the end of my Parlux dryer very easily and it seems very well-made. I'm very happy with it." —Christina
Get it from Amazon for $25 (available in seven colors).
Promising review: "I love these hair scarves. They are all so cute and the perfect size. They each come tied around a scrunchie, but the scrunchie is detachable from the scarf, so it's almost like you get four hair scarves as well as four adorable scrunchies!! Just when I thought this purchase couldn't get any better, I noticed that it all also came with two cute hair ties!!! Thanks so much for these incredible products, I LOVE!!!" —leslie m loper
Get a set of six from Amazon for $9.99.
I have naturally wavy (but frizzy) hair and after trying many products this is where I've happily landed. Ouai is the first brand I recommend to my fellow wavy-haired ladies. It's light, doesn't leave your locks feeling crunchy, doesn't have an overpowering smell, and keeps hair looking fresh. My only complaint is it doesn't come in a massive-sized bottle! Ouai also recently came out with a curl cream that I'm a huge fan of — it's lightweight and also does the trick (though the wave spray is still my favorite). In the photo above (right) I had literally thrown my head under my bathroom sink, towel dried it a bit, then added the spray and let it dry — not too shabby.
Get it from Sephora for $26.
Swirly Curly is a Black woman-owned small business that sells incredible hair products.
Promising review: "I like the look of decorative pins but avoid them due to fear of breakage. These were designed specifically for curly hair so there are no worries. They glide smoothly onto hair and can be removed without causing damage. They're also really cute." —Antoinette
Get them from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 12 different styles).
It heats up in 60 seconds (up to 410 degrees) and has a nonslip handle and insulated barrel tips for safety.
Promising review: "I love my three-barrel curling iron. I'm one of those who cannot for the life of me figure out how to curl my hair with a single barrel or a straightener. My hand just does not want to cooperate or maybe my brain is overthinking it so this three barrel curling iron is a game-changer for me. I have super straight hair, so straight that air-dried is a suitable style for me. I've always wanted to be able to curl my hair and this has made that possible! My waves are beach-y and I've received tons of compliments from friends and coworkers." —Brittany
Get it from Amazon for $29.97.
Promising review: "They're worth every dollar! It's not quite like any other hair tie I've seen before. It's really thick, very expandable, and super durable. I have thick, coarse, nappy, natural, African American hair and these certainly do the job! I don't care what type of hair you have or how much of it you got because these will do the job. And they won't rip out your hair while doing it." —Gracey
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $11.29.
Promising review: "Super cute pieces that are identical to the photos provided. The wide range of styles and designs make it so there is a perfect clip for every outfit. These don’t give me a headache and hold all my hair nicely. I have some thick and curly hair and these do a great job!" —Hannah Wells
Get a 20-piece set from Amazon for $9.99.
Promising review: "I have been using this type of roller for quite some time, as I have thin hair. I am always looking for products that create at least the illusion of thicker hair. The problem I found with other brands was that they cracked or the ends popped off and I was always buying more. These are great! Durable and do EXACTLY what I wanted. I am now a big fan. I will not have to replace them as the quality is very good. I highly recommend!" —terra
Get a set of 30 from Amazon for $9.99.
Promising review: "I wish I discovered this product earlier. Took me six months of suffering from severe dandruff and white spots on my face. I was a week away from a visit to the dermatologist. After trying a lot of products and creams that didn't work, I decided to give it a try. And with just one wash, my life was changed. This is my only shampoo now. Been using it for almost a year now and no more white spots on my face (itchy, flaky, and terrible) or the worst, thick itchy dandruff." —Beverly Ramirez
Get it from Amazon for $14.84 or Subscribe & Save for $14.10.
I will never never get over Mane Club NYC's packaging. It's to die for. Anyways, Mane Club is a small business based in California that sells cruelty-free, vegan haircare products. I tried this mask out and it smells SO incredibly delicious you'll get out of the shower with super soft hair and a major craving for a smoothie.
Promising review: "Really nice and hydrating hair mask with a generous portion in each pouch. I will be purchasing again." —Philippa D.
Get it from Mane Club NYC for $3.
Note: Some reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.